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PPG Paints Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) Paint Color


Color Name: Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1)
Hex Color Code: #DDE0E8
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 224, 232)
CMYK Values*: 4.7%, 3.4%, 0.0%, 9.0%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) color - its meaning and example


What color is Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1)?

Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) is #DDE0E8, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 224, 232).

In the RGB color model, Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) has a red value of 221, a green value of 224, and a blue value of 232. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.7% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.6° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation, and 88.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) has a hue of 223.6° (degrees), 4.7 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.


Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) is cool or warm?

The color Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1)?

Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1)

Light Color


Compare LRV 75 of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 75 puts PPG Paints Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 224, 232)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
224 (87.8%)
Blue
232 (91.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.74%
Magenta
3.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.02%

HSL

HSL(223.64deg, 19.3 %, 88.8 %)

Hue
223.64°
Saturation
19.30 %.
Lightness
88.82 %.

RYB

RYB(10, 22, 23)
Red
10 (4.1%)
Yellow
22 (8.6%)
Blue
23 (8.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
223.64°
Saturation
4.74 %.
Brightness / Value
90.98 %.

HWB

H: 223.64°

W: 86.67 %

B: 9.02 %

XYZ

X : 71.04

Y : 74.51

Z : 86.98

YXY

Y1 : 74.51

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 12.16%

Y : 9.02%


LRV

~ 74.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.7B 8.8/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 89.16

A : 0.47

B : -4.26

CIE-Lch

L : 89.16

C : 4.29

H : 276.3

CIE-Luv

L : 89.16

U : -2.11

V : -6.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 86.32

A : -4.15

B : 0.68






Similar Colors and Paints



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#DCDCDC
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ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


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#D8D7DD
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ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Pantone PMS


Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) to Pantone PMS


#E5E1E6
PANTONE 663 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#C8C8C7
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ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) (Paint - PPG Paints)


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PPG Paints


Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) to PPG Paints


#DEDFE2
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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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#E1E2E5
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#DADBDE
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)





Behr


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Dunn-Edwards


Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) to Dunn-Edwards


#E1E3E4
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Orchid Whisper (PPG1245-1) to Sherwin Williams


#DBDFE0
Icicle (SW 6238)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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Clean Slate (SW 9621)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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